Need to Reignite Student Reading Motivation?
Humans always do more of something–and do it better–when we’re motivated. Healthy eating and exercise are prime examples. When motivation isn’t there, we approach tasks begrudgingly. It becomes more just…
Are Your Grammar Lessons Going Nowhere?
It’s an understatement to say that poor basic grammar stands out as a big need for kids today. You see it every day–a student shows you their work, and you…
Before You Hand Out That Writing Template…
There’s no question about it: writing is hard for kids. Which, let’s be honest, can make it hard to teach. Knowing this, teachers often begin with having kids use a…
What to Teach in Small Group Reading (Besides Phonics)
Recently, I was talking with a kindergarten teacher about small group instruction. This extremely seasoned teacher felt unsure about next steps for her students. In essence, she said that she…
Is Popcorn Reading Good for Fluency Practice?
When it comes to instructional practices in literacy, there are many things that are tried and true, which we can count on to be effective. Systematic phonics instruction, teaching vocabulary…